Mid49 and Tilta Offer Solutions for Sony FX5 EVF and XLR Conflict

The Sony FX5 cinema camera, which many have been eagerly anticipating, has a design flaw: its optional EVF (DVF-EL1) blocks the MI shoe. This makes it impossible to use the XLR handle for 32-bit float audio at the same time. To solve this, two third-party companies, Mid49 and Tilta, have stepped in with some accessories. Mid49’s FX5 EVF Cable and Mounting Kit is priced at $595 and includes a handle riser and a twist mount EVF kit, allowing both the EVF and XLR handle to be connected using an extension cable while keeping all MI pins intact. Tilta has created a specific EVF extension cable and bracket, but their pricing isn’t available yet. On top of that, the FX5 has faced delays with no new release date after its initial postponement from mid-August.